Marcus Garvey, internationalist
MARCUS GARVEY, whose birthday slipped by with little notice yesterday, was not only the leading Pan-Africanist of the 20th century or of any century, he was a true internationalist. - Martin Henry

Happiness in poverty
AT THE end of Anthony Winkler's The Painted Canoe, the new doctor in Charity Bay, Portland, looks through the window of his office as he dreams of moving on and up in life, away from the rural roots that he is ashamed of. - Melville Cooke

Oil sets new records
THE PRICE of oil on world markets moves ever higher, reaching levels never before seen. Now in the US$65-per-barrel range, it is expected by most industry analysts to rise further yet. - John Rapley